A few days on the coast
23rd October 2012
I managed a few days on the Norfolk coast last week, the weather was very mild and calm most of the time, while this was not ideal conditions for seeing migrants it was nice to relax and still be able to photograph some nice birds. I'm pleased to say the two Barn Owls are still very active and they are busy raising their second brood of the year.
I've watched these owls for years now and being creatures of habit I know their movements very well. They always emerge from their roost at the same place, then hunt close by to get some food for their young and once they are fed they hunt the wider marsh for themselves.
I get positioned behind an old Rowan bush to partially hide myself and the birds accept this and come reasonably close to me. Providing I do not make a noise or move excessively I can shoot them hovering over their prey.
This is a lovely way to end any day and I really look forward to being out at last light watching the Barn Owls hunting while the Tawny Owl is hooting behind me in the wood.
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I've watched these owls for years now and being creatures of habit I know their movements very well. They always emerge from their roost at the same place, then hunt close by to get some food for their young and once they are fed they hunt the wider marsh for themselves.
I get positioned behind an old Rowan bush to partially hide myself and the birds accept this and come reasonably close to me. Providing I do not make a noise or move excessively I can shoot them hovering over their prey.
This is a lovely way to end any day and I really look forward to being out at last light watching the Barn Owls hunting while the Tawny Owl is hooting behind me in the wood.
Please see latest images.